DIIGO diigo is a Social Bookmarking Platform, most similar to delicious, in that it allows for both private and public/sharing bookmarks. Athough diigo itself is not a necessary tool for networking it is important to include at the start so that you'll have a [place to bookmark all the great sites you'll be finding!
is defined as a micro-blog, where participants share their thoughts in 140 characters or less. Twitter is a must use tool for becoming a Connected Educators.
Tumblr is another micro-blogging tool however it allows you more than 140 characters.
NING
Nings have many assets. You can join a Nings and receive updates on various things such as posts or comments. The English Companion Ning is a popular one.
diigo is a Social Bookmarking Platform, most similar to delicious, in that it allows for both private and public/sharing bookmarks.
Athough diigo itself is not a necessary tool for networking it is important to include at the start so that you'll have a [place to bookmark all the great sites you'll be finding!
Everything Diigo!
TWITTER
is defined as a micro-blog, where participants share their thoughts in 140 characters or less. Twitter is a must use tool for becoming a Connected Educators.
The Twitteraholic’s Ultimate Guide to tweets, hashtags, and all things Twitter
Twitter for Teachers (Place for Finding Teachers to Follow)
Cybrary Man's Educational Hashtags (Hashtags for teachers to follow)
Cybrary Man's Educational Chats on Twitter
Also check out Jerry's complete website Cybrary Man's Educational Web SitesHe's awesome!
RSS FEEDS & BlOGS
I use Google Reader. I would suggest that you find a few blogs to follow either from Twitter.Finding blogs to Add to Reader
Check out the nominated blogs and past winners of the Edublogs Awards
http://edublogawards.com/
BLOG Creation Tools
When choosing a a blogging platform, analyze what platform offers in free vs. pay for options.
GOOGLE + Communities & Google Hangouts
Livebinder with everything about Google PlusTUMBLR
Tumblr is another micro-blogging tool however it allows you more than 140 characters.NING
Nings have many assets. You can join a Nings and receive updates on various things such as posts or comments.The English Companion Ning is a popular one.